How to choose a yoga retreat?
A yoga retreat is an opportunity to take some time for yourself.
Have you finally managed to take a vacation or book a weekend for yourself? For a few months now, you have been dreaming of going on a yoga retreat ? The only downside is that you don't know where to stop your choice as the various yoga stays inspire you. Between intensive courses, yoga vacations , discovering a country, you don't know what to choose. Sometimes, you just have to listen to your intuition, but in some cases your little inner voice doesn't suggest anything to you and you may feel lost. Thanks to our advice, you will finally choose the trip that suits you.
The duration of the yoga course depending on your free time
Do you have a week of vacation or just a weekend free in your schedule? Obviously, choose your yoga retreat according to the length of your vacation or your needs.
The perfect place for your yoga retreat
The choice of the location of your yoga vacation is made according to your preferences. Sea, countryside, forest, mountain, desert, jungle, tropics… what is the landscape that inspires you the most? Others will be rather attracted by a more original destination to break away from everyday life like Nepal, Mongolia, Japan, Peru, New Zealand, Bali or even India, where yoga originated. Our advice, find out about the environment and climate of a foreign country before booking your yoga stay . Note that there are also retreats in France, particularly in Brittany and in the Landes ( Audine farm of Yoga Searcher in Bénesse-Maremne).
Choosing the right type of yoga according to your preference
Each yoga journey has its own style of yoga. Bikram, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Power Yoga… some types are dynamic while others are softer and more relaxing. It's up to you to choose your practice. Do you want to improve in your field or discover a new style? Be careful, also check the level of the classes offered: all levels, beginner, intermediate, advanced. Indeed, if you are experienced and you find yourself in beginner classes, you will be bored. Conversely, if you are a novice during an advanced session, you will be lost.
The program that suits you during your yoga trip
The program changes from one yoga retreat to another. So many choices between mountain themes, countryside (with digital detox or treatments for example) or adventure (with outdoor activities), intensive or more relaxed courses, extra activities or even the discovery of a country. Remember to look carefully at the services included. To choose the perfect yoga retreat , listen to your desires, your needs and your goals.
Choosing your yoga stay according to your budget
The price of the yoga course depends on the location, the number of days and the services included. If you have a limited budget, opt for a weekend. A little tip to save money, opt for a bed in a dormitory, which is cheaper. The single room requires the payment of a supplement.
Yoga Vacation Menu and Accommodation: Equally Essential Points
A yoga weekend is not just about yoga classes. You should also pay attention to the menus offered (usually vegetarian or vegan), accommodation, but also transportation. Be aware that some yoga trips do not provide accommodation, nor plane tickets and even less extras (visits for example). So, find out well before booking.
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